The British Isles have been free of classical rabies for many decades, but because of the existence of the disease elsewhere there is concern about rabies being reintroduced by imported animals. All rabies susceptible animals entering the UK are required to spend six months in quarantine, unless arriving under and complying with all the conditions of the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS). 

The Council's Animal Health Service, in conjunction with DEFRA, have a contingency plan in place should a case of rabies be reported or suspected in the area.  Should anyone suspect that an animal has been imported into the country illegally, or may be infected with rabies they should contact the Animal Health Team - See the Contact link.

More about quarantine can be found on the Defra site (see 'Related Links')